Can e-visa be used for E-gates in Dubai?

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No. Travelers holding an e-visa cannot use E-gates in Dubai. Dubai has implemented an advanced immigration system that allows travelers to expedite their entry process through E-gates at the Dubai International Airport. According to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), Smart Gates offer a rapid passage that takes only seconds, completely removing the necessity for passengers to present identification documents at various immigration checkpoints throughout the airport.

E-gates are automated immigration kiosks designed to streamline the immigration process for eligible travelers. To use the smart gates in Dubai, you have to meet one of the following requirements:

Being UAE Nationals and GCC Nationals.
Being UAE Residents.
UAE non-residents who are eligible for visa-on-arrival in UAE with biometric passports.
You need to be registered to use the Smart Gates. All guests recently arriving at DXB will likely have been registered when they entered the immigration touchpoint.

Travelers who meet the requirements to apply for Smart Gates Dubai can easily enroll in the service either upon arrival or departure at Dubai International Airport (DXB) by visiting the passport control desk. For those traveling with Emirates, the registration for Smart Gates Dubai is conveniently available at Emirates Terminal 3. It is also important to note that the smart gates technology at DXB is accessible only to passengers who are 15 years old or above and have a height exceeding 1.2 meters.

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